Pray the Word with David Platt Prayer as Incense (Exodus 30:7–8)
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Feb 25, 2026 A look at incense imagery in Exodus and Revelation, showing prayers as worship rising before God. Discussion about praying continually as individuals and churches. Calls to pray for global gospel work and unreached people groups. Includes praying the Lord's Prayer and longing for Christ's return.
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Prayer as Incense Before God
- Prayer is pictured as incense continually rising before God, linking Old Testament worship to New Testament prayer imagery.
- David Platt connects Exodus 30's altar of incense to Revelation 8 where prayers of the saints ascend with incense before the throne.
Pray Continually Through Your Day
- Pray continually throughout the day so your church's worship rises like constant incense before God.
- David Platt imagines individuals across his church praying at different hours so incense (prayer) is always ascending.
Church Prayer As Staggered Daily Rhythm
- Platt pictures his congregation offering staggered prayers: night-shift workers, morning risers, commuters, all creating continuous incense.
- This concrete image personalizes continual prayer as a daily rhythm across different lives and schedules.